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Work Location : US - Atlanta, GAType of Post : Not ApplicableOther Possible Location : Funding : APPROVEDExpected Travel : Not ApplicableType of Contract : Language Requirement : EnglishApplication Deadline : Employee Duration : Full-Time
Pay Range Details
$81,083.95 - $113,112.11 Annually
USA Grade F
* Starting salaries are based on various factors, including candidate experience, education, knowledge, skills, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.
Who We Are:
As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people globally. We do this by focusing on our mission and vision, and the values of equality and excellence that guide our organization. We seek dedicated individuals who align with our mission and are passionate about making it a reality by collaborating with others, embracing learning and innovation, and delivering results.
What We Are Looking For:
At CARE, we value diversely talented people who can bring different experiences and perspectives to our organization. We know that not all applicants will have every skill and qualification. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum required qualifications to apply. Having one or more of the preferred qualifications will strengthen an application. But, even if you are earlier in your career or followed a non-traditional educational or professional path, we hope you will consider a career at CARE.
Job Title:SENIOR WRITER, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Job Location(s):US - Atlanta, GA
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Writer, Resource Development is a strategic storyteller responsible for developing compelling, donor-centered communications that inspire transformational philanthropy in support of CARE's mission. As the lead writer supporting the Major & Principal Gifts team, this role creates high-impact proposals, stewardship reports, impact narratives, donor briefings, campaign materials, and executive communications that engage high-net-worth individuals, donor-advised funds, and family foundations.
Working closely with a highly skilled fundraisers, country offices, technical experts, marketing teams, and executive leadership, the Senior Writer translates complex humanitarian and development initiatives into persuasive, donor-focused narratives that strengthen relationships and secure significant philanthropic investment.
This role requires exceptional writing, editorial judgment, strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, emotionally compelling, and donor-ready content. The ideal candidate has experience operating in a fast-paced environment, can balance multiple priorities, respond quickly during humanitarian emergencies, and consistently delivers work that reflects CARE's voice, values, and fundraising priorities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead Strategic Content Development for Major & Principal Gifts
The Sr Writer will lead the development of sophisticated proposals for Major Gifts, Principal Gifts, donor-advised funds, and family foundations for a wide range of CARE projects and programs advances annual fundraising goals. This includes:

• Develop donor investment cases from concept through final submission (grants, unrestricted and restricted funding proposals, pooled fund, campaigns, and cross-sector investment opportunities.
• Translate complex program strategies into compelling donor narratives that are easy to understand and bring a world view of key macro trends to influence narratives.
• Partner with multiple relationship managers to tailor messaging to donor interests.
• Collaborate with country offices and technical teams to identify funding opportunities and translate programmatic work into compelling donor content.
• Ensure all materials reflect donor strategy, organizational priorities and brand standards.

Drive Executive and High Profile Donor Communications
The senior writer is also responsible for crafting other communications materials to support Major Gift and Principal Gift fundraising priorities. This includes:

• Donor stewardship reports.
• Write executive briefings for donor webinar briefings.
• Serve as editor for Impact Magazine including development editorial content, layout, coordinating interviews and working on photography with marketing team.
• Develop messaging for bi-annual donor campaigns focused on key priorities.
• Support executive donor engagement with email development, video scripts and website updates.
• Ensure consistency of voice across donor communications.

Content Management & Workflows

• Support AI management workflows.
• Produce emergency proposals and appeals under compressed timelines.
• Develop rapid-response donor updates.
• Support innovation in fundraising communications.
• Strengthen writing capacity across country offices.
• Contribute to knowledge management hub.
• Attend collaborative team meetings.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (English/journalism)
- 8+ years of writing experience or equivalent
- Exceptional long-form and short-form writing ability
- Experience writing for sophisticated donor audiences
- Demonstrated success developing winning fundraising proposals
- Experience translating technical information into compelling narratives
- Excellent interviewing and storytelling skills
- Editorial leadership experience
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Understanding of donor psychology
- Familiarity with AI-assisted writing tools while maintaining editorial quality
- Experience working across diverse global cultures
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in international NGOs
- Experience supporting campaigns exceeding $1M
- Experience working directly with executive leadership
- Experience writing for ultra-high-net-worth donors
- Knowledge of philanthropic trends
There are individuals who may use CARE's name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you're contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at legal@care.org. Please do not email legal@care.org to apply for this position. Instead, click "apply now" below in order to submit your interest.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.
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